Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is short and white. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 63. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He struck the Courier job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is long and unkept. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Ivellios enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ivellios was born the youngest of three triplets. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Heian wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is obsessed with his god.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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 born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.