Description: He wears a brown vest and prefers tan and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Alex was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Server and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Carnelian (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. With wild brown hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aline grew up listening to her father's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Aline's homeland. Aline decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is red and curly. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 20000 cp. Alexandrite (200 gp).