Description: Standing 4'10", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears white trousers with grey and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Naal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears blue trousers with violet and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).