Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Through the years after Rolen was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Rolen's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Coral (110 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 plain young-adult man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has no hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north to a Guard, Korfel learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He is typically in his Painter uniform, and his gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.