Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is red and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Naeris was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of a Map Maker, who enjoyed hunting, Dayereth was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Dayereth took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up warhammer and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.