Description: A 5'1" southern man, he tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After months of barely getting by, William managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is golden and curly. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Nelkin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At some point he was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his red fur in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his yellow eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spice Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp).