Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in an above average manner. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a great chef.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 50000 cp. Coral (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his scarlet crest in a pixie cut. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Greethen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

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

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Mason, his father struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 cp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his silver hair up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Purban is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He got into the Shipwright business at a young age. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10 pp.