Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A true patriot, Himo would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rose (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears a grey vest and prefers white and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with white slacks. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).