Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Layabout, but he was a colossal failure. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Richard was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 190 pp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Golden pearl (110 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His white crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hirrathak studied abroad. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.