Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, grey cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Thervan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. After coming to the age of reason, Thervan took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).