Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a grey coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His hair is short and silver. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 33000 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gifted student he started as a Tanner, but he got bored and became a Crown-heir. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Roland was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Server, but he got bored and became a Stableman. Recently the stress of being a Stableman has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Marshal does. His hair is short and blonde. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Marshal.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.