Description: This man wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is brown. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: To protect his home; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black opal (1500 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Aerdeth was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Nature, Job, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 60000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.