Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his beige fur up. He has yellow eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Cask learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a black costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her green crest is heavily combed to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in the east. A gifted student she started as a Shepherd, but she got bored and became a Layabout. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with grey slacks. His hair is golden and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. She has slicked back white hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1600 sp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.