Description: A 5'3" southern man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tailor profession.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Gerald has worked very hard to control his curse. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with red slacks. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Debt, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his blonde hair up. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Miles was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a great chef.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.