Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her green crest is matted, messy, and big. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Surina has worked very hard to control her curse. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brass crest is knotted and matted. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. Valorean is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his painting dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears an entirely yellow suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with green slacks. He has no hair. 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 misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.