Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears just a tan suit. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, red shirt, and yellow tie, marred by sweets. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bertram's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Soapmaker like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His blonde hair is lengthy. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Charles learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.