Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He is physically well-built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He comes from a rich southern family. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: He is greedy; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is short and red. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. A true patriot, Emeny would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 cp. Hematite (14 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp.