Description: An older man who wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Hadarai was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with his Carter father left him crippled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.