Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with pastel slacks. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Star ruby (400 gp).

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a red scarf. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Hubert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hubert studied abroad. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Mason job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and balancing his hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 50 gp. Onyx (80 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses like a well dressed Baker does. She wears her brown hair up. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: She comes from a rich western family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His silver hair is braided into rings. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Shoemaker like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a shepherd again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.