Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Alston was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. His long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Trynnicus was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Trynnicus grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Trynnicus. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bather and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Manfred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is a great chef.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He usually wears his violet robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trym was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.