Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has amber eyes.

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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Guy was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Guy has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a yellow shirt, with a red mid length skirt with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her silver hair is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Avelina is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his blue 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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Wymar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Isabella was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.