Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears long strands of opal and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears grey trousers with blue and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 26000 sp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Balimaar embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Balimaar has worked very hard to control his curse. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gerald was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear green tank tops with blue pants. His hair is blonde and curly. His ears are large.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Tim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Tim reached his early adolescence his Human 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.