Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large grey jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Carrie was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Courier, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Vanuath was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Coral (40 gp).