Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses like a well dressed Layabout does. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Erdan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gifted student he started as a Barber, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 sp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His silver crest is knotted and matted. 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 is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 sp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: This man wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered green stockings, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and tan tie. He is physically well-built. His black hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is physically well-built. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gormogord was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp).