Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His blonde hair is cut short. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is typically in his Masseuse uniform, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a large black jacket and is in decent physical shape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Varg enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Cartwright, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Cook like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His crest is silver and curly. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Kiirith was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He's in love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1900 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Jasper (20 gp).