Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Nordak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 330 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is portly but not overly obese. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Tailor again; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2500 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Mâku was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has achieved small success as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Lazy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His head has been shaved. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 40000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his brown hair down. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson violet hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 sp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).