Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his father struggled to pay the bills. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Cynical, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants, marred by chocolates. His white hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Kody lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 23000 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barkeep arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 130 pp. Zircon (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Geoffrey was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.