Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a black small hat and black clothes. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He got into the Carpenter business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a carpenter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Silver pearl (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).