Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Solomon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2700 sp. Amethyst (150 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a hunchback. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This western man tends to wear a large grey jacket. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy golden hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Raymond hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Raymond's homeland. Raymond decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Carter profession.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 sp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp).