Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has styled his blue crest well, parting it to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1700 pp. Silver ewer (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 42. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jade (100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

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: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Vanuath will drive conversation. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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. Vanuath took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's in love

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (1400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.