Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a hunchback. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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 at the edge of vast mountains. Tharivol liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 15000 sp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). White opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears brown trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Ahvain was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ahvain decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 240 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has a hunchback. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Himo hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carter

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

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Courier, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.