Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Damakos learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. One day when Damakos was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Damakos was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ahinar has worked very hard to control her curse. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Maagog took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He struck the Dilettante job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his nunchaku with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His fur is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Art was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Tanner, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and doesn't want to be a tanner and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is physically well-built. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Fargrim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Brewer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1800 pp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses like a well dressed Actor does. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He got into the Actor business at a young age. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Actor for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.