Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is brown and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Spice Merchant 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: To be a Merchant again.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears tan trousers with white and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born into a rich family. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).