Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Jade (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman usually wears her green robe and has her whip always slung over her shoulder, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ronwe was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This man wears a tan costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Umpen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is an amazing painter.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Banded mail.