Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His ears are large.

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 motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with tan slacks. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his blonde hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Dean was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Alexandrite (800 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2800 sp. Malachite (11 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).