Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 Barkeep. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1700 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His green crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 180 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 320 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his golden hair down. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Efferil hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 sp. Eye agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).