Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His hair is auburn and very short. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 16000 cp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). 2 Antitoxin.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His white hair is still thick. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Gifted from a young age, Geoffrey studied abroad. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Tim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Apothecary born in the past three hundred years. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.