Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is still thick. 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 cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His eyes are green.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Alston's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He got into the Banker business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to be a junk dealer again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).