Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 pp. Sard (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a red tunic with white highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes, marred by beers. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Beiro's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to be a cartwright again

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).