Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Robert lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Lance is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of a Animal Trainer, who enjoyed hunting, Lance was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Courier, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Jasper (80 gp). Amber (130 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'2". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sailor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear flannel. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.