Description: An older man who wears a fancy violet suit, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in the east. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's in love; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though he does not identify as such. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is golden and curly. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

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 has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 70 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.