Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his black hair down. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has moderate length red hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hugh grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hugh. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Alexandre's homeland. Alexandre decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.