Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a Miner soon after.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears long strands of jet and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is physically well-built. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Ortegar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His first spouse was a Weaver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears professional attire. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and balancing his hectic life and new gardener responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. His orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Gale was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mortician. After a long history of fighting, Gale and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.