Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is short and black. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Mason, but he got bored and became a Painter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Ahvain and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.