Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears long strands of aquamarine and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he usually wears his blue robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Alberich lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is content

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Performer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Joser was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Performer. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Justice, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. White pearl (150 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.