Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 130 pp. Black opal (900 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She carries with her a set of kukris on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has green eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 150 gp.