Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Akmen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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 inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. 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: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his orange fur up. His ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the north to a Tanner, Seven learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.