Description: A middle-aged man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is cut short. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tharivol fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amber (90 gp). Rose (20 gp).

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 a red coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Adran wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 pp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.