Description: He wears just a yellow suit. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. Paelias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 32000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His ears are large.

Personality: Arannis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Arannis hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.