Description: He stands about 4'10" and wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears just a black suit, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Family, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 pp. Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.