Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Halimath was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jade (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Thamior's homeland. Thamior decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Being a Fortune-teller kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100000 cp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Korfel 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is content; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Carrie 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. Carrie decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.