Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears long strands of opal and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 pp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jade (90 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he very much looks the part of a Blacksmith. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Soveliss learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Soveliss was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Berrian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp).