Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shane's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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, Shane is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is typically in her Slave Trader uniform. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. With bright chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Vola hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hobart was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rose (60 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She very much looks the part of a Cook. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Eida was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a assassin again

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Onyx (80 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.