Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a red coat with tan slacks. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meriele studied abroad. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male 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 tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 14000 cp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).