Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Quarion abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his grey robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. His white hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Uthemar studied abroad. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears just a blue suit. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Rael abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.