Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is still thick. 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 almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1900 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Vlorn was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sculptor. He has achieved small success as a Sculptor.

Motivation: To be a Miller again; and money/treasure

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Herbalist profession.

History: Mindartis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" western man, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: He is greedy; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp).

Description: This man wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 sp. Malachite (7 gp). 3 Alchemist’s fire.