Description: He wears professional attire, and carries greatswords. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age his mother died while driving off some orcs. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in greatsword use. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Heian was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hadarai isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Azaki does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).