Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Bookbinder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Liftrasa was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Courier. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown diamond (5000 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rose (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jade (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her black eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 pp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium 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 wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She got into the Sailor business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a mayor again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Tawar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

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 tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Eye agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). White opal (800 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Megged was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.