Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He has brown hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman very much looks the part of a Barkeep. She has no crest. She has red eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise blue.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. 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 got into the Miller business at a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has white hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She got into the Ploughman business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

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

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).