Description: An older man who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Theren is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the east to a Farmer, Rolen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new farmer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a Body Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp).