Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He has wavy red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Fivin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 210 pp.

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a Map Maker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's attracted to the pc

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Naeris was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.