Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Crown-heir profession.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He struck the Soapmaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks and is in decent physical shape. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her tied-back hair is black. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Jane 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. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 6'0", this man wears a fancy yellow suit. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Armorer who has hired him part-time. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).