Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. 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 curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Erias learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Barber, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 280 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: Peter was born the youngest of three triplets. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1700 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the west to a Scribe, Bhevek learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp.