Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Heian was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He wears his silver hair up. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Oriax was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has worked as a Sage like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The war was a terrible time for him, and Oloric does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Oloric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is still thick. He has red eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 sp.