Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a red vest and prefers white and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Laborer and was forced into it by his family; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 sp. Amethyst (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Roger hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Engraver. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).