Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Thorpe and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear brown tank tops with green pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is brown and very short. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His purple hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.