Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and red handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is brown and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Dyer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 cp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Ivellios lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bellfounder, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses like a well dressed Merchant does, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Mindartis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished glaive as well. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in a small plains village. When Quarion reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Amber (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).