Description: This man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Anthony is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Guy wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Gifted from a young age, Guy studied abroad. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Guy alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Don has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Jet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).