Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tattered old clothes. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: He wears a green collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the east to a Knight, Naill learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is an epitome of beauty. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).