Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Simon hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and further expansion of business

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

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple red robe with green stripes complete with hood. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her tied-back hair is red. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Human compassion; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and carries shields. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. 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 born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.