Description: He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Himo hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Jade (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). White opal (900 gp). 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 wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has wavy auburn hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a large brown jacket. His hair is white and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Bookbinder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently the stress of being a Bookbinder has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Theren was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has wavy silver hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.