Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His first spouse was a Barrister, they had one daughter, 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: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a fancy tan dress. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired her part-time. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Hatae took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor she uses now. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is content; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His red hair is cut short. His ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the east. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Althaea was born the youngest of three triplets. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, In love. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). White opal (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Bather does. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Bather business at a young age. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bather. He tends to his Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).