Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri, marred by teas. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Soveliss has worked very hard to control his curse. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Himo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His tied-back hair is brown. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 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: Arannis was born with his father's beautiful face. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1300 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: This northern man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Rael was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Engraver. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp).

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is cut short. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.