Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Nagrette has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and carries warhammers. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Emerald (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.