Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

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. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Coral (140 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful, Insane. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears professional attire. His hair is silver and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man tends to wear a large red jacket. He has moderate length blonde hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

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