Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Adventurer. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears long strands of jet and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. A gifted student he started as a Farmer, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to be a farmer again

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rose (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 270 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He got into the Ploughman business at a young age. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Erevan has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erevan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 90000 cp. Amber (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.