Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. After a long history of fighting, Cory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Onyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Cory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished bow as well. His tied-back hair is red. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A 5'1" northern man, he is dressed in an above average manner. His tied-back hair is black. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Servant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Healer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the south to a Mayor, Gerald learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a Mayor soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).