Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is blonde and very short. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Jet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He has wavy silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 31000 sp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is lengthy. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aerdeth embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Aerdeth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).