Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white fur is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Junk Dealer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nimble has worked very hard to control his curse. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp).

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern woman is typically in her Guard uniform. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. 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: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and to be a weaver again

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jade (60 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her white hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Expand her business; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her crest is silver and curly. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Chassath wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with brown slacks. His fur is black and curly. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Great hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Darrow alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.