Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His head has been shaved. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a very tight haircut. His face is scarred and worn.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a flattop hair cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Herbalist who has hired him part-time. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Lance was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Herbalist. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's in love

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His tied-back hair is red. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gilbert isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Expand his business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. White opal (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has no hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Anselm 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 13000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.