Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. 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 red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Hadarai was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Wrenn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a Sage soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, In love, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Azurite (5 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Phann was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jade (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Amber (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His brass crest is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Rolen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Beggar. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Through the years after Heian was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Heian's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).