Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His hair is golden and very short. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is physically well-built. His fur is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ethereal hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'1". She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and her gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Lezre was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Lezre's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 360 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He got into the Interpreter business at a young age. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'3". She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Falkrunn was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She worked as a nervous Bricklayer and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bricklayer responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her long copper crest kept up in a rat tail. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kadana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and carries morningstars. His brown hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Lazy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.