Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and green robe with the hood down. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kerkad will drive conversation. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Kerkad was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Knight. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heward grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Heward. Being a Painter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 70 pp.