Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are brown.

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 able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. White opal (1300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She has hazel eyes and a white hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mary grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. Amethyst (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is physically well-built. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cory hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born in the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Simon was born with his mother's beautiful face. Simon was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Simon decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is greedy

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.