Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She very much looks the part of a Merchant. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Barbena liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 an amazing painter.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Citrine (30 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. After coming to the age of reason, Uzza took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Disguise kit.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a violet and black robe with the hood down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Baker. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He has dyed his greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Valorean was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate.