Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. A true patriot, Alexandre would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

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

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Gilbert was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently the stress of being a Dilettante has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.