Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Manfred liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kody studied abroad. Kody abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears tattered old clothes. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Ploughman again.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his left side. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Rolf is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He bought a morningstar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He wears a blue top hat and blue clothes. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Wymar was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.