Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Thervan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a large blue jacket. He has wavy brown hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Thervan was born with his mother's beautiful face. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp).