Description: An older man who wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Laucian was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by his family; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Galinndan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is golden and very short. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Thamior abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).