Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: He comes from a rich northern family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'11" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is black and curly. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Berrian was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Traki is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.