Description: This light-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'3". He is typically in his Cook uniform, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sailor. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Shipwright, but he got bored and became a Sailor. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blue hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Iolite (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her flail with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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 loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bruz studied abroad. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp).