Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in a small plains village. A freak accident while working with his Knight father left him crippled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 390 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and carries sais. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and doesn't want to be a barrister and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Beiro was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does and is in decent physical shape. He wears his silver hair down. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 90 gp.