Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears long strands of opal and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has wavy red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Alex is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. His first spouse was a Laborer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His hair is short and chestnut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She likes to wear white tank tops with brown skirt. Her golden hair is still thick. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple tan robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Fabien is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Fabien lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He keeps his long blue hair kept up in a rat tail. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp).