Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears long strands of amber and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sammal hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Oolah's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of a Navigator, who enjoyed hunting, Oolah was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Oolah took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sword and armor she uses now. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Priest responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jade (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 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). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mialee studied abroad. Through the years after Mialee was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mialee's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her blonde hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nikki grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (8 gp). White pearl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west. Through the years after Zook was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Zook's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently the stress of being a Spice Merchant has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 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 (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.