Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Painter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Painter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Amber (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp).