Description: This tall, slender man wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His blonde hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Argran 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 Argran. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Halimath's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He wears a simple blue robe with red stripes complete with hood. His hair is white and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adran was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Jet (100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Coral (100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses like a well dressed Sage does. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sage but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Shaena learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp.