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 is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). White opal (800 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His first spouse was a Shipwright, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Adran never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

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

Description: He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Uthemar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Military, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses divination through singing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Aerdeth never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Guardian, Military, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely blue suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Being a Ploughman kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.