Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. He has moderate length white hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Knight, but he got bored and became a Sailor. He became a Sailor soon after.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and balancing his hectic life and new sailor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 15000 cp. Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has violet eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 310 gp.