Description: This man wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Amber (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. He wears his auburn hair down. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Healer who has hired him part-time. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local carpenter

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40000 cp. Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. He has wavy brown hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp).