Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears tattered old clothes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 sp. Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a red cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the south to a Assassin, Jade learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Beggar father left him crippled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Jeweler profession.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 70 pp. Jade (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.