Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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 born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Shoemaker father left him crippled. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adran grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a hunchback. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).