Description: This man wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Revenge; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He usually wears his black robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is cut short. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Simon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 sp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He wears his black hair up. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anthony will drive conversation. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.