Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gerald never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She takes great joy in being the best Mortician in town.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gifted student she started as a Weaver, but she got bored and became a Mortician. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She is portly but not overly obese. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Merchant mother left her crippled. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp.