Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses like a well dressed Tanner does. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Bharash was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his auburn hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This malnourished man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Oren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Oren began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 20000 cp. Sard (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Peren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).