Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Healer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).