Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. Aramil was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Spice Merchant. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Nutae lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nutae was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and kukris. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: Gifted from a young age, Peren studied abroad. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Peren took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up axe and armor he uses now. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

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

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a large black jacket. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.