Description: He is a husky man, who wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Varis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a very tight haircut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Berrian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Crown-heir. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has a crush on the local crown-heir

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Has a crush, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rose (70 gp).