Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born into a rich family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a club on her belt. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She tends to her Banker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Baker business.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.