Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Raer will drive conversation. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 pp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Rose (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Jet (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Laucian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rose (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).