Description: He is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Ivellios lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 west. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1400 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. A true patriot, Carrie would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. He wears his chestnut hair down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 15000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his monstrous two handed axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Paelias's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After a long history of fighting, Paelias and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.