Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and swords. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and violet handkerchief worn on her left side. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Body Guard, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She struck the Stylist job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This man wears just a black suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a Spy soon after.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.