Description: This eastern man wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a great chef.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 29000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'5" and usually wears his white robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Richard studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Coral (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is typically in his Merchant uniform. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Gifted from a young age, John studied abroad. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Being a Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is short and white. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. After coming to the age of reason, Alex took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Rock crystal (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp).