Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Thorpe enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thorpe grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a Sage soon after.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses like a well dressed Banker does and is in decent physical shape. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. He tends to his Banker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a blue and pastel robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oriax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp).