Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 11000 sp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Servant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 sp. Jet (150 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the south to a Gardener, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He struck the Gardener job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.