Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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 is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Banker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 360 pp. Coral (120 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Caeldrim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Caeldrim was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 50000 cp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). White opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. The war was a terrible time for him, and Quarion does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Star ruby (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a red coat with tan slacks, and carries tridents. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.