Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is dressed in an above average manner. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 4 Thunderstones. 1 Holy water.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Himo 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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Himo was born with his mother's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. A true patriot, Himo would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His silver hair is still thick. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He uses divination through singing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.