Description: He tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly glaives and daggers. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 13000 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is short and golden. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Laucian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1600 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. Now he works as a poetry tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 sp. Jasper (70 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

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. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: A 5'2" eastern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When Paelias reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.