Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is black and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tan shirt with thin white vertical stripes and yellow pants. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the south. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp.