Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his silver hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Soapmaker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He wears bulky brown painted plate armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is typically in his Mercenary uniform, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is cut short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 26000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.