Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Nicholas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Nicholas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Nicholas was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nicholas's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nicholas never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Jocelyn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kody was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a Slave Trader soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Amber (100 gp).

Description: This man wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.