Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Gifted from a young age, Gilbert studied abroad. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is lengthy. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Amber (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At some point he was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1400 pp. Malachite (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jet (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Coral (80 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His black hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Mayor uniform. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the west to a Mayor, Travok learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Travok abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).