Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Nutae 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Caeldrim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Fivin hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp).