Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west. Through the years after Zook was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Zook's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently the stress of being a Spice Merchant has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 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 (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his blue hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). White opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 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 wears baggy violet pantaloons and a black scarf. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amber (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amber (120 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is an amazing painter.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she usually wears her white robe and has her bastard sword always slung over her shoulder. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Murgen grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east to a Scribe, Mella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Scribe. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 15000 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is red and curly. 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 speaks before she thinks and is too direct. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Roofer father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.