Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Rael was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Rael's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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 to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is typically in his Shoemaker uniform. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Rose (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jade (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).