Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His head has been shaved. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Aerdeth was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Carrie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is silver and curly. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Raer's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raer lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Alexandrite (200 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.