Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Kriv learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Spice Merchant. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a grey coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Reirak speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Reirak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 390 gp. Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His red crest is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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: He feels threatened by others; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She carries with her a set of shortspears on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barrister for hire.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Debt, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'11" and wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His silver hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Morkral hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Morkral was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Korag was born with his father's beautiful face. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.