Description: He has a missing left leg. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Arannis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Arannis has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Server. 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: This man is typically in his Body Guard uniform. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Riardon hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his ceremonial dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 gp.