Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Elaim embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. A true patriot, Elaim would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jade (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her head has been shaved. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Carter who has hired her part-time. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Dara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She became a Carter soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears bulky white painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Fisher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears a colorful flower in his brown fur. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bather for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and balancing his hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear flannel. He has scarlet crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and many goblins want him driven away

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Gilkass is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Gilkass was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her childhood dream was to be a Servant, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Ploughman.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1200 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jet (140 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp).