Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Server. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Aramil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". He wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. His hair is auburn and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 340 pp. Star ruby (700 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Amber (150 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Peren 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. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.