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: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This dark-skinned male is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cartwright. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shane grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).