Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Nim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a great chef.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Apothecary, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple white robe with green stripes complete with hood. He carries with him a set of tridents, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. He wears his silver hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raer lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Body Guard. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.