Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is a Mason first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. After coming to the age of reason, Nicholas took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy blonde hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in a small island village. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. Coral (70 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has moderate length white hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.