Description: Standing 5'3", this man is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, white shirt, and red tie. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Slave Trader 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: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Sard (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fancy blue suit. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tattered old clothes. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this southern man is typically in his Guard uniform. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 13000 cp. Jade (110 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.