Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large pastel jacket. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Amber (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (14 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: He is dressed in an above average manner. He is physically well-built. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.