Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for him, and Korfel does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Jet (50 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Amber (50 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She got into the Brewer business at a young age. She found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 2'10" southern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1700 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears professional attire. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 pp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sard (40 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.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a cook and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Sard (20 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has wavy black hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.