Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and green robe with the hood down. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 170 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He tends to wear a large brown jacket, marred by chocolates. His hair is short and brown. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: She is typically in her Painter uniform. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Painter business.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Ashgarn lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Healer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear flannel. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thamior was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Healer

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

Possessions: Just what you see.