Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanuath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Beiro hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Pink pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).