Description: He dresses like a well dressed Carter does. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Robert studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Jasper (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sellsword. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 sp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he tends to wear a large violet jacket. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.