Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1600 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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 (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the west. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Uzza learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erdan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amber (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Emerald (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Quillathe studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.