Description: This malnourished man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is silver and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the north. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aldous was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Guard uniform. His brass crest is lengthy. His red eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Torinn was taken on many hunting expeditions. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a herbalist again

Flaws: Insane, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has black hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Spy mother left her crippled. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is silver and curly. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She bought a axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp.