Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His blonde hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north to a Mason, Quarion learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of clubs, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Merchant uniform. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Paelias hails from a village terrorized by goblins. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Nutae and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 gp.