Description: He stands about 6'6" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has gold eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is red and very short. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He keeps his long white fur kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jet (70 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. He has silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hammers and morningstars. His hair is white and curly. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.