Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his silver hair down. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Sailor, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erdan embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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 unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is physically well-built. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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 in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an entirely grey suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Traki has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).