Description: This man wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is red and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Naal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Naal was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). White opal (600 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a pastel shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His head has been shaved. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.