Description: This slender man stands about 4'3". He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Alberich was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to gnolls.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears tattered old clothes. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are yellow.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a Architect, his mother struggled to pay the bills. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Coral (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black opal (1600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is black and curly. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Cook, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Thervan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Thervan 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Thervan was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.