Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and blue robe with the hood down. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Dustin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Dustin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a pastel costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has no hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Chad was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Chad's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Chad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Richard is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south to a Scribe, Aldous learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He tends to his Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Jade (70 gp).