Description: This man very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Carrie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Detective, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amber (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. A gifted student he started as a Bellfounder, but he got bored and became a Stableman. He has taken up work as a Stableman and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He is content; and to be a bellfounder again

Flaws: Addict, PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is knotted and matted. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and expand his business

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).