Description: An older man who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Nim has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'10" western man, he wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Traki grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 2 Holy water. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He takes great joy in being the best Bellfounder in town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his father's many stories. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Barber mother left him crippled. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Rael was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 230 pp.