Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears white trousers with black and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is auburn and curly. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small plains village. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's in love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Amber (110 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the east to a Laborer, Peren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Tanner. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 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). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.