Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Aramil was born with his father's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Painter. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Painter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Painter. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Coral (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jade (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jet (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2100 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports chestnut long hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Tyna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by her family; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a black scarf. Her red hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sailor. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sailor responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).