Description: A plain young-adult man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, brown shirt, and white tie. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 150 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His fur is cinnamon and curly. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: This southern woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Hlin was born with her mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 sp. White pearl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and grey pants. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 9000 cp. Eye agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses like a well dressed Carter does. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. 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 in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Ovak and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a red coat with black slacks. His bronze crest is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Dadalan was taken on many hunting expeditions. Dadalan liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down. He wears his auburn hair up. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp.