Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is lengthy. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Naal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2500 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He very much looks the part of a Merchant. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is short and brown. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eiravel is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Eiravel abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Emerald (1300 gp).

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and doesn't want to be a painter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jet (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.