Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Tharivol liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tharivol fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, and carries ceremonial daggers. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a Glassblower first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).