Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver 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: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears professional attire. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Naeris was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'8", this man is typically in his Herbalist uniform. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Paelias alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).