Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Rolen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 60000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the east. A gifted student he started as a Marshal, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Bookbinder and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.