Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His tied-back hair is white. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, white cloak. He is physically well-built. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He worked as a nervous Interpreter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jade (150 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.