Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He is an epitome of beauty. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in a small desert village. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 34000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Simple lock. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This southern man wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is knotted and matted. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Kyle was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Kyle has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's in love; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a Dilettante, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His golden hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 50 pp.