Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is white and curly. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Rolen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Rolen was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Rolen's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: Beiro was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.