Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 brigands, the young Tordek began to lead the lost caravan. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is dressed in an above average manner. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Anne is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Insane, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her fur is short and black. 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 envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He likes to wear grey tank tops with red pants. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greataxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Courier; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Curran speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Curran enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Curran was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Amber (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is auburn and very short. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a Beggar, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 pp. Rose (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.