Description: He is in excellent shape and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length white crest. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bather, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jet (160 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jade (140 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: A 6'3" southern man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blue crest is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Torinn has worked very hard to control his curse. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A 5'6" northern man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 40 gp.