Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

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 found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his red hair up. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Mundane, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jade (160 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.