Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, brown shirt, and white tie. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Eiravel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Miner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat, marred by chocolates. He has auburn hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp).