Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair is lengthy. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the west. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ûshbaka never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Violet garnet (1000 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp).

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He has dyed his greying red fur a little too much giving a sharp red color. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Amethyst (50 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her hair is brown and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her first spouse was a Priest, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her silver hair is cut short. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born to a Merchant, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.