Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears just a white suit. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear brown tank tops with white pants. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aust was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Efferil was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has no hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father 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 he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.