Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. He has red hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 94. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sailor born in the past three hundred years. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Sailor and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 pp. Amber (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears black trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.