Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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 was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman very much looks the part of a Merchant, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears just a black suit. She has wavy red hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Egelina embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Egelina was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Layabout, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

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

Possessions: 6000 sp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.