Description: He tends to wear a large pastel jacket. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Bernard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 14000 cp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Sage uniform. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Balimaar was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 Sage. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A 5'1" western man, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: He wears a red tunic with brown highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is auburn and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Wymar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to be a layabout again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.