Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tattered old clothes. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 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: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Weaver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.