Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Bernard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Bernard has worked very hard to control his curse. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 180 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Torinn was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: This man wears a tan coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the west to a Knight, Nalaed learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She became a Knight soon after.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).