Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 sp. 3 Thunderstones. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Antitoxin. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 20. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 160 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Berrian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 sp. Citrine (30 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).