Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a blue scarf. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west to a Stylist, Ghâm learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. Recently the stress of being a Stylist has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a blue vest and prefers brown and violet shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Traulam lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears skinny pants and wears a black and tan robe with the hood down. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a greatsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

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. Rolen 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 Rolen. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Priest. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.