Description: An older man who wears white painted combat armor at almost all times, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a long, black cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. A true patriot, Balimaar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 38000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This eastern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).