Description: He has a missing left arm. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red crest, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Direcris embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2400 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: Standing 3'5", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. After a long history of fighting, Sindri and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Aerdeth was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Greedy, Fearful, Ugly. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail.

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 has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is short and auburn. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.