Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Voice breaks

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

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beatrice grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She 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. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Beatrice was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 90 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt.