Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'11" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Paelias was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Architect. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has wavy chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Vanuath grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Vanuath. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Adran studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 210 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Rolen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 pp.