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. His tied-back hair is black. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His brown 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 likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Tharivol was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in the south to a Stylist, Enialis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Aelar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Aelar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Citrine (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Jet (90 gp). Malachite (14 gp).