Description: He stands about 6'3" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his white crest well, parting it to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Valorean was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 11000 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she very much looks the part of a Sculptor. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vicky fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears long strands of topaz and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Jasmine is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has no hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Helgret enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Helgret and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 350 gp.