Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nim. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amber (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White opal (500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Coral (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. 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 is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Ugly. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this eastern man wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. A true patriot, Dreali would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Tharivol abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 90 pp. Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jade (100 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his brown robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1700 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Amber (40 gp).