Description: A 5'2" western man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He wears his white hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by sweets. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 140 gp. Iolite (40 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He keeps his silver crest in a flapper bob. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 sp. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is blonde and curly. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 140 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 3 Smokesticks.