Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length cinnamon fur. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Oblar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his silver eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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. Through the years after Paymon was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Paymon's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Jarana speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Jarana was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears long strands of sapphire and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her gray fur is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has no hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Zaffrab has worked very hard to control his curse. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.