Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. His white hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rose (30 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A gifted student he started as a Shoemaker, but he got bored and became a Servant. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is lengthy. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stableman. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.