Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. His purple hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Merihim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Merihim took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Amber (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She has black hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Cora was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She tends to her Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is lengthy. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a great chef.

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. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She sports silver long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Shepherd mother left her crippled. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jade (90 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and she perpetually has her morningstar ready. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the west. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. After a long history of fighting, Ida and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.