Description: This younger middle-aged man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Barber job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Grûblik's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a tanner again

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She carries with her a set of nunchakus on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She wears her black crest down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Kava lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are brown.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She wears a green shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Korinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.