Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and expand his business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ulfgar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Stylist

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

Possessions: 800 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 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 (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

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. 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 Bather. He became a Bather soon after.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brown diamond (8000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). White opal (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Amber (100 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.

Description: She wears a green armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are black.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Anakis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Coral (150 gp). Black pearl (1000 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.