Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To be a Banker again.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hadarai embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a carpenter again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 sp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1800 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: A 5'2" western man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Riardon was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp.