Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Raer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are green and beady.

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 a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.