Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is red and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 gp. Amber (130 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: This man wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He wears his chestnut hair up. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His hair is auburn and very short. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His black hair is long and unkept. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Heian embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Iolite (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Coral (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.