Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He has moderate length brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2300 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His white hair is knotted and matted. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aerdeth speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Fortune-teller business.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Ulblyn was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ulblyn decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white crest is long and unkept. He has red eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'0". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has wavy auburn hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Traubon was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 sp.