Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a hunchback. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Merchant. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Amber (160 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" southern man, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erdan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black vest and prefers grey and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Rose (70 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His red hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Moonstone (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jade (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple yellow robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His golden hair is cut short. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.