Description: He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Good lock.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Clerebold was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Trym was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 pp. Amber (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Odo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1700 sp.