Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 35000 sp. Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a yellow scarf. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a Engraver soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a hunchback. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a doctor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 sp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is golden and curly. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.