Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is golden and curly. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Thorpe reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She has no hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a large tan jacket. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born into a rich family. Tiaathque was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has no hair. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He usually wears his brown robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Small steel mirror.