Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gomory does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This northern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Manfred was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Manfred's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Rolf wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with his Brewer father left him crippled. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Dyer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Dyer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a club on his belt, and he perpetually has his club ready. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.