Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and is pretty ugly. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. 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: Efferil was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

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

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Ahvain was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely yellow suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Armorer and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 pp. Black opal (1300 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: This man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 220 pp. Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).