Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He has wavy blonde 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 hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. He's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Jet (110 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a white armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Healer born in the past three hundred years. Howard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. Howard abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Bonds: In love, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born in the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she's in love

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His white crest is still thick. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dadalan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 14000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his warhammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries with her a set of scythes, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Emerald (400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fletcher.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.