Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has no hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Tanner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great joy in being the best Tanner in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Mindartis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).