Description: He tends to wear a large white jacket, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Ghaliver lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Doctor and was forced into it by his family; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Iolite (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His fur is short and white. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Kite was born the youngest of three triplets. Kite abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in a small forest village. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 160 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.