Description: Standing 6'4", this man wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Ernest hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is brown and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gennal will drive conversation. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Architect

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

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Grom was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1900 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shamil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears skinny pants and wears a white and tan robe with the hood down. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Fisher business.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 360 gp.