Description: 5'5" and muscular, this southern man is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Servant, but he got bored and became a Slave Trader. He has worked as a Slave Trader like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp. Iolite (80 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A gifted student he started as a Banker, but he got bored and became a Glassblower. He's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Glassblower responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.