Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a green vest and prefers grey and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Ishgha lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 28000 sp. Fire opal (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: A 2'10" northern man, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a red scarf. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He prefers to wear flannel, marred by sweets. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Barendd and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 330 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).