Description: A 3'11" eastern man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baern studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his red fur in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the east were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: Standing 4'8", this man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Apothecary, but he got bored and became a Guard. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Balam was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Superior lock.