Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears an entirely blue suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a hunchback. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Shane has worked very hard to control his curse. He's also a talented Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned female is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her head has been shaved. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Eva was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a pastel shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and blue pants. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears professional attire, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Frederick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Frederick reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Frederick and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.