Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs, and he perpetually has his axe ready. His brown hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. He has wavy silver hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Riardon never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Job, In love, Military, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.