Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is physically well-built. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Nirgel was born with his father's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 sp.