Description: An older man who wears a black top hat and black clothes, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is a Herbalist first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a carter again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her white crest is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a Jeweler, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nordak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Nordak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60 gp.