Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Uthemar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Jet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Varis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fisher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).