Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a Marshal, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Through the years after Thamior was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Thamior's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 50 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. After coming to the age of reason, Heian took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and elven compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Banded agate (8 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.