Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Quarion learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears just a white suit. His white hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the south to a Detective, Quarion learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Quarion has worked very hard to control his curse. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Naeris hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jet (50 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Dayereth will drive conversation. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.