Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Arannis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is typically in his Layabout uniform. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gifted student he started as a Miller, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His red hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Erdan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has no hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Merchant. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and elven compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1700 gp.