Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

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

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. 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 speaks before she thinks and is too direct. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tan coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He wears his white hair down. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.