Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the north. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Nutae learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gifted student he started as a Mortician, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Miner. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.