Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fire opal (600 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man very much looks the part of a Architect and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gennal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Gennal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.