Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Lance was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Lance took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up axe and armor he uses now. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 pp. Banded agate (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 120 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Himo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp. Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. He worked as a nervous Actor and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.