Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His silver hair is cut short. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His golden hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Aramil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aramil was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the east to a Architect, Vanuath learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Architect for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (15 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). White opal (700 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Naal 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. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 180 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear brown tank tops with grey pants. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 210 pp. Coral (140 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.