Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Erdan 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, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Erdan was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Tailor. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Soveliss was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with his Carter mother left him crippled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and elven compassion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and white pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. One day when Quarion was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Quarion was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.