Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Nicholas was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born in the north. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and doesn't want to be a seamstress and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born into a rich family. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She got into the Glassblower business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Silver pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Full Plate.