Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, grey shirt, and black tie. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. Aelar was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aelar decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shipwright who has hired him part-time. Efferil enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: Elven compassion; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: Gifted from a young age, Himo studied abroad. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Himo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.