Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man very much looks the part of a Shoemaker. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He struck the Shoemaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Nim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Korfel will drive conversation. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Korfel took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. After coming to the age of reason, Galinndan took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Amber (120 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).