Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (60 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, grey shirt, and green tie. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). White opal (700 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the north. Through the years after Arannis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Arannis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.