Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is a great chef.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Merchant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears just a black suit. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Barakas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Barakas 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 Barakas. He has achieved small success as a Fletcher.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her feathered white hat.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is an amazing painter.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Five has worked very hard to control her curse. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp.