Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. His golden hair is still thick. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Henry fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2500 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His hair is golden and very short. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Charles was born the youngest of three triplets. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Shy, Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 13000 sp. Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.