Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bather but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his black hair up. His ears are large.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He usually wears his green robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.