Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Azaki does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'7" and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Soveliss was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears long strands of emerald and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Azaki is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.