Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He has worked as a Herbalist like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Aramil 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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: The child of a Ruler, who enjoyed hunting, Aramil was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Black opal (1600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jet (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Caeldrim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy white pantaloons and a grey scarf. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Halimath was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amber (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.