Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is red and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Arumawann was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Arumawann decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She has blue eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Lezre took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a interpreter and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dark red hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Barakas hails from a village terrorized by brigands. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered brigands who tried to eat his hand. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Barakas was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 170 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. After coming to the age of reason, Sarah took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Being a Spice Merchant kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.