Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.