Description: An older man who dresses like a well dressed Merchant does, he is not a threatening figure. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 90 gp. Onyx (30 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: In love, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His fur is beige and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He takes great joy in being the best Healer in town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 sp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.