Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Carrie 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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard father left him crippled. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and usually wears his blue robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. After a long history of fighting, Azaki and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2200 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.