Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has brown hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money/treasure

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Coral (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Fire opal (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his black hair up. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Ahvain reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears a fancy violet suit. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Debt, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Azaki was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.