Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Eiravel is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of a Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Aelar was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and violet robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 21000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a white shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a hunchback. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Hadarai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Tanner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the south. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp).