Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jet (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Thervan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is typically in his Cook uniform, marred by teas. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Quarion was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 pp.