Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Norman speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He takes great joy in being the best Weaver in town.

History: He was born in a small desert village. When Norman reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Black pearl (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Aldous was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Aldous liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 sp. Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and rapiers. His red hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for him, and William does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.