Description: He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Shane was born the youngest of three triplets. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To reunite with his absent mother; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears green trousers with blue and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.