Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a large white jacket. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Zûmug is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she very much looks the part of a Dilettante. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dull green sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her bronze crest is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a great chef.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Through the years after Sora was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Sora's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Farmer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Masseuse, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 120 pp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a black collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her blue crest is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1200 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink diamond (5000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a fancy blue suit, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 36000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is short and auburn. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.