Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a brown tunic with grey highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Impulsive, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A true patriot, Raymond would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Architect business.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 sp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has no hair. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp.