Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Ekemon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man wears bulky grey painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has a hunchback. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His fur is short and yellow. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He worked as a nervous Miner and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Iolite (30 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Jet (40 gp).