Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

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

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her ears are large.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. She tends to her Masseuse job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses like a well dressed Guard does. He has no hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Guard uniform. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Herleva was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.