Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 280 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 390 pp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'8" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Ruler mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Disease, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Coral (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: This man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Nim abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is long and unkept. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1500 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).