Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Naeris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Sardonyx (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a red collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nutae isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears black trousers with white and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Coral (110 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Coral (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).