Description: 2'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: Joser speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He found a children's book about a Halfling Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: To be a Bather again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He has done his best to style his orange fur to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Miller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 Miller. He has worked as a Miller like his mother before him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 90000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His ears are large.

Personality: Simon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. The war was a terrible time for him, and Simon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Simon hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 40 gp.