Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears a black top hat and black clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Doctor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fancy white suit. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has wavy blonde hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Secretive, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.