Description: This malnourished man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. He has a very tight haircut. 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 Glassblower first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Glassblower for the past few years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an entirely brown suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Engraver profession.

History: He was born in a small desert village. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Kyle began to lead the lost caravan. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Shane was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Shane took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. 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; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.