Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Heian 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. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the north to a Interpreter, Heian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Obsidian (4 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.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a black vest and prefers violet and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dreali studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Red spinel (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.