Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is typically in his Apothecary uniform. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a great chef.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. His first spouse was a Barrister, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the west to a Detective, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has a crush on the local crown-heir

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1600 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is typically in his Fletcher uniform. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the north to a Fletcher, Vanuath learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Secretive, PTSD, Disease. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 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 (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". 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 silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Aerdeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He tends to his Sailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 sp.