Description: An older man who wears a worn and beaten armor, he is not a threatening figure. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A gifted student he started as a Masseuse, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Zircon (50 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.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Dilettante again; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mason born in the past three hundred years. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 35000 sp. Zircon (70 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).