Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Balimaar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'11" and wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Roger hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His hair is white and curly. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Kyle was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kyle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He usually wears his pastel robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is black and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Dustin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jade (50 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Acid flasks. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Percival hails from a village terrorized by giants. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).