Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. His hair is auburn and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: Ernest is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His gold crest is thinning but still full. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gifted student he started as a Layabout, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a layabout again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Justin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Coral (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.