Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Merchant, and is pretty ugly. His long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Kipper enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Coral (50 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amber (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Coral (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. With bright black hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is an epitome of beauty. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Kithri was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She struck the Stylist job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bimpnottin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has worked as a Scribe like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (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.