Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a blue tunic with black highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Ribbles liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 220 pp. Black star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Golden pearl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has shaved his head bald. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 gp. Star ruby (1600 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear tan tank tops with brown pants. His silver hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.