Description: He tends to wear a large tan jacket. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Amber (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'10" and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black fur is matted, messy, and big. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his silver crest in a pixie cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Rhogar was born the youngest of three triplets. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He wears a grey tunic with red highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are gray.

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. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Darrak abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears long strands of emerald and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His tied-back hair is blonde. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rolen will drive conversation. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear flannel, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. The war was a terrible time for her, and Unvera does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Unvera was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Fletcher. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a large white jacket. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 20000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.