Description: This southern man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Shane was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Robert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Jacoba lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Melissa wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: To end her boredom; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.