Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and elven compassion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His tied-back hair is golden. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Thamior liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Fivin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Fivin was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp).