Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting goblins, the young Bertram began to lead the lost caravan. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 sp. Coral (150 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. 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 irascible and easily irritated. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Zagga and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his long red crest kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her crest is red and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Architect, her father struggled to pay the bills. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 40000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp).