Description: This late middle aged man very much looks the part of a Architect and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gennal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Gennal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raer fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He is physically well-built. He has brown hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Military, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.