Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. He has blonde hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Trym was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Robert enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Robert was born with his father's beautiful face. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Robert's homeland. Robert decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has a crush on the local sailor

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100000 cp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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 born in a small plains village. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

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

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 23000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'6" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Fortune-teller. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch.