Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a Courier, his father struggled to pay the bills. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Baker. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with red slacks. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears bulky grey painted plate armor. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: White pearl (60 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is lengthy. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.