Description: This man is very fat, and wears just a brown suit. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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: Born to a Beggar, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he usually wears his blue robe and has his bow always slung over his shoulder. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Peren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Peren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 190 pp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Dreali was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Dreali decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 40 pp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, blue cloak. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To be a Weaver again; and elven compassion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: Standing 4'7", this man very much looks the part of a Soapmaker. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Soapmaker born in the past three hundred years. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Amber (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).