Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Laborer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to be a scribe again

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tan trousers with yellow and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Scribe. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. Her white crest is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Findex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 210 pp. Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'7" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Barber.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a bricklayer again

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).