Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears just a pastel suit. His hair is cut close to his head. 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 a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Laucian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has wavy silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 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 wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his golden hair up. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rolen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.