Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. Arannis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).