Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Recently the stress of being a Carter has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His hair is short and red. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Shane was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. A true patriot, Balimaar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 Baker. He became a Baker soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Sard (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His white hair is still thick. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 sp.