Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears his silver hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Lamlis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is black and curly. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Peren was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Peren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 14000 sp. Eye agate (7 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Lamlis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).