Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, and is pretty ugly. He has black hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Hugh never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Emeny alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She struck the Doctor job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She sports brown long hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gifted student she started as a Cartwright, but she got bored and became a Laborer. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She's in love; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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 was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gunter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 sp.