Description: He is lean but muscular and wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by teas. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Akoth was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has no fur. This copper eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. A true patriot, Serpent would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly tridents and longbows. His white crest is lengthy. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Baradad was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His childhood dream was to be a Server, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Debt. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Merchant uniform. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired him part-time. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Has a crush, Military, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.