Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man likes to wear yellow tank tops with green pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has blonde hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Uthemar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.