Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the south to a Fisher, Rurik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fisher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fisher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Fisher.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40 pp. Azurite (13 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is an epitome of beauty. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She worked as a nervous Tailor and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red fur is still thick. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.