Description: He dresses like a well dressed Crown-heir does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Hadarai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Nicholas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Nicholas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of rapiers, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His tied-back hair is brown. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses like a well dressed Courier does. Her long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Chrysoprase (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Amber (70 gp).