Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Faran was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Gardener. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is an amazing painter.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His parents enrolled him in a Expert school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a Engraver first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Taklinn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Taklinn hails from a village terrorized by illithids. At a young age his father died while driving off some illithids. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in sickle use. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 270 pp. Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Citrine (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Superior lock.