Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat, marred by beers. His black hair is cut short. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: Born to a Junk Dealer, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student he started as a Junk Dealer, but he got bored and became a Mason. He's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Junk Dealer again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is content

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A 5'2" western man, he is typically in his Sage uniform. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. 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 believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Korfel was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 16000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).