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 typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His childhood dream was to be a Map Maker, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. White opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Sard (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a pastel vest and prefers blue and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is golden and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair is short and auburn. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Naeris speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (5 gp).