Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Tharivol learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is blonde and curly. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a Stableman first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A true patriot, Aust would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Aust was born the youngest of three triplets. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Military, Family, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is cut short. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 80000 cp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Coral (120 gp).