Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a very tight haircut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Peridot (60 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amber (110 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Coral (110 gp). Azurite (10 gp). White opal (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is wavy and long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Hrathy does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her hammer with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her white hair is cut short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: The child of a Seamstress, who enjoyed hunting, Waywocket was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jade (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a white and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She carries with her a set of shields, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 18000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Zepar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp).