Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears a white coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 29000 sp. Sard (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. A gifted student he started as a Sage, but he got bored and became a Server. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.