Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 170 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1400 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Quarion was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quarion fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His head has been shaved. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ivellios never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: He wears a tan broad hat and tan clothes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Seamstress profession.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Doctor for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1300 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp).