Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 pp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). White opal (900 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears just a tan suit. His white hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Fire opal (500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His head has been shaved. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.