Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by sweets. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has green eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Paelias hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Jade (130 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.