Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His white hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair is braided into rings. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Barfa does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Barfa was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

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

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (160 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is thinning but still full. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp.