Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is red and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Carrie reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.