Description: He stands about 5'7" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his chestnut hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. She carries a battered mace and tarnished bastard sword as well. She has brown hair. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Nemeia was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 90 gp. Jade (110 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. His hair is chestnut and very short. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: John was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. She has wavy black hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired her part-time. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arha was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barber. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp).