Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 16000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in a small island village. Soveliss was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Soveliss decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

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 a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Hadarai has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 80000 cp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lamlis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.