Description: He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Watson was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Ruler, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 sp. Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a grey top hat and grey clothes. His beige fur is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Bulzo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. At some point he was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 230 gp.