Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Robert alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Shepherd like his mother before him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Gifted from a young age, Katherine studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Glassblower for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She got into the Carpenter business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Carpenter.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp.