Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses like a well dressed Jeweler does. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erdan studied abroad. He worked as a nervous Jeweler and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).