Description: An older man who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 sp. Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are violet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Naill 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 Naill. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1800 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has auburn hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 11000 sp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his white hair down. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 160 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).