Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp. Amber (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gifted student he started as a Blacksmith, but he got bored and became a Animal Trainer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 80000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: Born to a Apothecary, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Coral (130 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp).