Description: This man stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tattered old clothes. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His black fur is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Amber (150 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Merchant uniform. His black fur is matted, messy, and big. 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 snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He bought a falchion and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears professional attire. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a violet coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (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: This man is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Gorbundus speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer mother left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.