Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He became a Baker soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His fur is orange and very short. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Five fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 140 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He has wavy purple hair. His white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Astar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 340 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has wavy brass crest. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 gp.