Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Beiro was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theriatis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Blacksmith, but he got bored and became a Map Maker. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

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 has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Quarion hails from a village terrorized by drow. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting drow, the young Quarion began to lead the lost caravan. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Banded agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).