Description: This man is very fat, and has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 sp. Sard (40 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Slave Trader does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the east to a Miller, Heian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Heian took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a black scarf. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Halimath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.