Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raer was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is short and chestnut. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Paelias 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mindartis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 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.