Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a hunchback. His white hair is still thick. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has silver hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of a Unemployed, who enjoyed hunting, Eberk was taken on many hunting expeditions. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 120 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Raer was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Ernest learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to be a interpreter again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). White opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.