Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Thorin is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north to a Dilettante, Thorin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Dilettante job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. 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 all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Efferil was born with his father's beautiful face. He married young, but lost his spouse to gnolls. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is cut short. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Feng was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the south to a Architect, Gimble learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 17000 sp.