Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His blonde hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mercenary profession.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 280 gp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 26000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears professional attire. He has wavy black hair. This black eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a laborer again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).