Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His brown fur is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Coral (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Coral (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Sard (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Namfoodle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Vonbin was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by sweets. His hair is short and golden. He has violet eyes.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. A true patriot, Thamior would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamior grew up listening to his father's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a large green jacket. He has white crest. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Jet (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.