Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born in the south. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Marshal they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shipwright, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He usually wears his grey robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. He wears his white hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, marred by teas. He wears his red hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. To his fellows he 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: Born in the east to a Merchant, Hugh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 sp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).