Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Riardon was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Riardon's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tattered old clothes. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Ivellios was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears just a white suit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Aust and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mortician profession.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is golden and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Coral (150 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jade (150 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).