Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is brown and very short. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his father before him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has no hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Bather, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Shane learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Shane liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Seamstress.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is long and white with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He comes from a rich western family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.