Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of amber and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but he was a colossal failure. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is very fat, and is typically in his Scribe uniform. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His fur is lavender and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sailor for hire.

Motivation: He's in love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Pink pearl (40 gp).