Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: Paelias was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: This northern man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Immeral was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Map Maker. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Heian was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1600 gp. Sard (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is wearing a long, violet cloak, marred by sweets. His silver hair is cut short. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Courier business.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. A freak accident while working with his Ruler mother left him crippled. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).