Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in the east. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2500 gp. A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1 Superior lock.

Description: This tall, slender man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Beggar born in the past three hundred years. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zook studied abroad. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Jade (110 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp).