Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in an above average manner. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is lengthy. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Aust was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).