Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aust 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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aust studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. 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; and 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

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Carrie's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a great chef.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 14000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He very much looks the part of a Priest. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Uthemar was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Uthemar decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).