Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Charles learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 3 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nicholas does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is golden and very short. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Barkeep, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Junk Dealer, who enjoyed hunting, Solomon was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up work as a Herbalist and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amber (60 gp).