Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vondal studied abroad. His childhood dream was to be a Mason, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His gray fur is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Seven was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 31. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Tod was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Tod abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern man wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His clothes are grease stained in places. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp.