Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor, marred by sweets. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair is brown and very short. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Halimath will drive conversation. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 170 pp. Azurite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a Bather, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Coral (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.