Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears long strands of topaz and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by his family; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: An older man who wears baggy black pantaloons and a yellow scarf, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is long and unkept. He has gold eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 11000 sp. Rose (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears bulky black painted plate armor. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on her left side. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sage arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a large blue jacket. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: Frouse speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 13000 sp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Apothecary first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her childhood dream was to be a Layabout, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Coral (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Rose (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 14000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 sp. Jade (60 gp).