Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up work as a Merchant and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2700 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Azaki is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 19000 sp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.