Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears a white shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. His rusty crest is long and unkept. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Nykkan 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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: Reirak was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 sp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'3", this man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Gardener born in the past three hundred years. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 270 pp.