Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant green.

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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting brigands, the young Ar-Baruk began to lead the lost caravan. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 19000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Coral (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He has auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has dyed his greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kaladan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has golden hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Baker they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Guard, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fancy brown suit. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the north. He worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Amber (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He struck the Bather job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).