Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and she perpetually has her scythe ready. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Urshar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She bought a scythe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She wears baggy green pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her brass crest, when down, is lengthy. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 120 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Anthony speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Anthony was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 gp.