Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Ernest has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and money/treasure

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 30000 cp. Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a simple yellow robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She is physically well-built. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears professional attire. Her hair is black and very short. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She got into the Butcher business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Shepherd, but she got bored and became a Butcher. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and doesn't want to be a butcher and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.