Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arnold grew up listening to his father's many stories. Arnold abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2600 sp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, marred by chocolates. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1100 sp. Jasper (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Banker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 60000 cp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, marred by teas. He wears his black hair down. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.