Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Guard, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is white and curly. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'0" eastern man, he usually wears his black robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Halimath wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired him part-time. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Eye agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He has no hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jade (130 gp). Sard (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp).