Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Zook has worked very hard to control his curse. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

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

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: He was raised in a forest tribe. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Theobald was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Theobald's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Azurite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'2" southern man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Nelkin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 sp.