Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His tied-back hair is black. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anselm studied abroad. 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 Spice Merchant. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he very much looks the part of a Locksmith. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for him, and Peter does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Peter hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When Peter reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has wavy golden hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Shipwright, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: To be a Dyer again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp.