Description: He is in excellent shape and wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Rurik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alvyn isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Courier; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is an epitome of beauty. He has blonde hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'7". He wears a pastel coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 26000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.