Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Diggory lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has wavy black hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is braided into rings. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).