Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is cut short. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a black collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hadarai grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Hadarai alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp. White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1600 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his warhammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Barber job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).