Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 16000 sp. Moss agate (16 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is still thick. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 pp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). White opal (500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rose (80 gp).