Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting brigands, the young Nim began to lead the lost caravan. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and doesn't want to be a stableman and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His golden hair is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: White pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Ivellios learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Baker, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Blacksmith like his father before him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).