Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gerard hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Healer. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a green armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the south to a Miller, Alex learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miller responsibilities is difficult; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has moderate length auburn hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.