Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears long strands of jet and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His blonde hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is golden and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (40 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'9" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Lamlis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Gardener they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Marshal, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Coral (70 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jet (70 gp).