Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a very tight haircut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Eiravel has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 30000 cp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. His hair is short and red. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Theriatis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This man dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Aelar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Aelar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is short and black. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He worked as a nervous Dyer and found it very stressful. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is typically in his Banker uniform. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.