Description: He dresses like a well dressed Fortune-teller does. His brown hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Nelkin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 40000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest is scarlet and very short. 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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. A true patriot, Heian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'4". He is typically in his Merchant uniform. His hair is always cut to a buzz. 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Morgran was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 330 gp.