Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an entirely green suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Xappan embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xappan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gold eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Balam lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 120 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. After a long history of fighting, Merihim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).