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, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Thervan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 sp. Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Riardon was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fancy brown suit. He wears his auburn hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Traki's homeland. Traki decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He struck the Stableman job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Peren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).