Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Ruler, but he got bored and became a Fortune-teller. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Galinndan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jade (120 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts, marred by chocolates. He has moderate length white hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Lucan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: Lucan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.