Description: He is a husky man, who wears a brown vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Aust was born the youngest of three triplets. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miner and was forced into it by his family; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 pp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bather arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Citrine (50 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his black hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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. Naill fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 sp. Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is dressed in earthy colors with a green and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ahvain studied abroad. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).