Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: A 4'9" western man, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 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 he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.