Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair is cut short. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad yellow hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. After a long history of fighting, Soveliss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Beiro's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).