Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His rusty crest is still thick. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Shamash liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His auburn hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. 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: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a green shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Markosian took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new tailor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.