Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his black hair up. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and red robe with the hood down. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

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. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an entirely blue suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Riardon 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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).