Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: Born in the east to a Merchant, Shag learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a simple white robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Eiravel was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

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 prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a flattop crest cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 sp.