Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Berrian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 pp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His white hair is long and unkept. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Naal was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Naal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of goblins

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His tied-back hair is black. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.