Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: An older man who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is lengthy. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Aust was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).