Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. His fur is orange and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Trail speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trail was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1700 pp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). White opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. She sports silver long hair. She has brown eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Lilli was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, marred by chocolates. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dyer who has hired him part-time. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Raymond reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 21000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raiann was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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 raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When Fibblestib reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp).