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: This dark-skinned male has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mamnen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Mamnen. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her gray fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. River grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did River. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10000 cp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.