Description: He dresses like a well dressed Painter does. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: John hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. She has wavy black hair. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sybil lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and balancing her hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears long strands of jet and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small green clips. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Maynild alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 sp.