Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tan vest and prefers white and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (11 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is auburn and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Ralf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (11 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He very much looks the part of a Weaver. His hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.