Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He has wavy red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his red hair up. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 Crown-heir. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 80 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Soapmaker business.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Iolite (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His white hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Hadarai's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.