Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has gold eyes.

Personality: Nicor hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

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

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She keeps her long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She got into the Scribe business at a young age. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gilkass alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Smokesticks.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Hematite (10 gp).