Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jade (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fancy brown suit. He has moderate length lavender fur. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Harvest was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a herbalist and was forced into it by her family

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 pp. Malachite (13 gp). Jade (40 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Argran isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Argran is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Argran lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jet (110 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear flannel. His fur is orange and very short. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this southern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 pp. 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.