Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Animal Trainer 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erky grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has chestnut hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. Her lavender fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Cloak learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Cook kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 180 gp. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is copper and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This light-skinned male dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is silver and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 11000 sp. 3 Holy water.