Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is cut short. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the south to a Fortune-teller, Himo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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. Himo took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up trident and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears just a blue suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His hair is short and auburn. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).