Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Eiravel was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He wears his brown hair up. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Spy soon after.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.