Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. 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 long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to be a mason again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His silver hair is braided into rings. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1600 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a green coat with yellow slacks. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Peren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Galinndan hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Racist, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, marred by chocolates. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.