Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Arnold was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, In love, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west to a Miner, Oriel learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in a small island village. A gifted student she started as a Brewer, but she got bored and became a Shoemaker. She's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and balancing her hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Black star sapphire (600 gp).