Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'8" and is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Beloril embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Beloril is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Through the years after Beloril was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Beloril's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull green iron scale mail. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Zircon (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

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. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Norsko fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is black and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Uzza hails from a village terrorized by drow. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fancy green suit. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Slave Trader. He has achieved small success as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and balancing his hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Huru was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 90 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp).