Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Adrie lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mâku grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He usually wears his tan robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aramil does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jet (90 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His tied-back hair is black. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Sarah is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, violet cloak. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bookbinder. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a great chef.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carnelian (50 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jade (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Iolite (50 gp).