Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Zephan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Butcher they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Spice Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Professionalism, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the west. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His crest is short and gold. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Dilettante.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has a crush on the local bellfounder

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Jet (150 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a red coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His black hair is cut short. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Osco speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Gifted from a young age, Osco studied abroad. A gifted student he started as a Marshal, but he got bored and became a Bowyer. He tends to his Bowyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Holy water. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Smokesticks. 3 Acid flasks.