Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a fancy grey dress. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 30000 cp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Bloodstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a large brown jacket, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Red garnet (110 gp). White opal (1500 gp).