Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He usually wears his black robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. 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 likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Ur-Dag was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ur-Dag never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 170 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Actor. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nirgel will drive conversation. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Nirgel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.