Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Nicholas was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Baker. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Manfred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3100 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.