Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden 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: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 120 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amber (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Berrian hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has no hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a Weaver, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Miller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1600 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).