Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the south to a Sculptor, Heian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a blue shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear flannel. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Glassblower first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Uthemar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Glassblower. After a long history of fighting, Uthemar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Glassblower responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. A true patriot, Theren would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.