Description: A moderately attractive man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Architect profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Aust 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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears long strands of ruby and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has green eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a grey scarf. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Enialis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Enialis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 50 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Coral (40 gp).