Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Theodoric was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her hair is black and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and doesn't want to be a junk dealer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Onyx (80 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears dull grey sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is an amazing painter.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 sp. White pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She sports blonde long hair. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 3 Smokesticks.