Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south to a Merchant, Tharivol learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Tharivol and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Crown-heir business.

History: Korfel was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Lamlis will drive conversation. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.