Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. He wears his red hair down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 sp. Sard (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). Azurite (5 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Riardon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Rose (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. His tied-back hair is white. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. After a long history of fighting, Azaki and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Coral (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.