Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to be a soapmaker again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a blue shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Hadarai was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Thorin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is short and brown. He is baby faced.

Personality: Kairon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.