Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise brown.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Taklinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sculptor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Soapmaker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She wears yellow trousers with black and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has white hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She comes from a rich western family. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 cp. Eye agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bather but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a red scarf. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Everard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.