Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Aramil hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is short and white. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theriatis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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 east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and money/treasure

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

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.