Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

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. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Heian. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barrister. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Theren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears just a pastel suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Uthemar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; 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: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Paelias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a detective and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 cp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).