Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Map Maker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Riardon hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Riardon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Raer embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His hair is short and brown. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a detective again

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).