Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is chestnut and curly. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. After coming to the age of reason, Frederick took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is silver and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the north to a Animal Trainer, Richard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Animal Trainer and found it very stressful. He tends to his Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 sp. Red garnet (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This northern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alexandre will drive conversation. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Adventurer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is black and curly. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. Aldous enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: This northern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Justin wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.