Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has moderate length black hair. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears just a pastel suit. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 30000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.