Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1500 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Apothecary business.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Theren was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Theren decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 18000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large tan jacket. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.