Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. He has a hunchback. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Cartwright. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Erdan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Jade (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has no hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Passionate, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1800 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears just a black suit, and a wedding ring on his left hand. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Koeth was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Jade (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.