Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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 habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely red suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Ogg lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 sp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest is short and silver. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Mugrunden enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Mugrunden lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (700 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His golden hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a green shirt with thin black vertical stripes and yellow pants. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gardain will drive conversation. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the south. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1900 sp.