Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is short and red. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Riardon will drive conversation. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is an amazing painter.

History: Nim was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a fancy white suit. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length blonde hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Azaki was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.