Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Gerard was born with his mother's beautiful face. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Alexandre speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Through the years after Alexandre was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Alexandre's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Alexandre and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He is portly but not overly obese. He has white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Chad was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

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

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (80 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: This man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bertram will drive conversation. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: White pearl (110 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Silk rope. 1 Average lock.