Description: This late middle aged man usually wears his black robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop crest cut. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Through the years after Shamash was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Shamash's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He became a Stableman soon after.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His crest is scarlet and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'3" when asserting herself. She has wavy chestnut hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Barber born in the past three hundred years. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born into a rich family. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp).