Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a fancy white suit. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Aust was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Joker, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (130 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: He wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He wears his silver hair up. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). White opal (1200 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished shortbow as well. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a red feather.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Berrian studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).