Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red fur. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a hunchback. His red fur is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He wears a green tunic with blue highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Zephan reached his early adolescence his Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, In love, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His fur is beige and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Pacifist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jet (130 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 80 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp).