Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the north. Through the years after Arannis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Arannis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his black hair up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a painter again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).