Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Efferil hails from a village terrorized by giants. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Coral (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 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: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Aelar hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Herbalist uniform. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has red hair. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Fire opal (900 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red spinel (150 gp).