Description: This dark-skinned male wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2600 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Torinn learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 21000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely brown suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp).