Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Vanuath is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a weaver again

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2800 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, black shirt, and brown tie. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is red and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears white trousers with green and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has moderate length brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Efferil is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.