Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Halimath will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. After a long history of fighting, Halimath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Dyer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Soapmaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Mindartis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Emerald (500 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1900 gp.