Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (120 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. He has a hunchback. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Mindartis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Mindartis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat, and is pretty ugly. He wears his white hair down. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Varis will drive conversation. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.