Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Immeral lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 pp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his chestnut hair up. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His head has been shaved. He has green eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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: He's looking for his big break; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).