Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2300 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a green shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Merchant like her mother before her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged woman has the majority of her body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is cut close to her head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Navigator born in the past three hundred years. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 160 pp.