Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his chestnut hair up. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Butcher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Guard, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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 a Seamstress, who enjoyed hunting, Hugh was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Chad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Chad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cartwright. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a red scarf, and carries lances. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gerald embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His red hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Shane and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1200 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.