Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his blue hair up. He has black eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Akmen was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Akmen's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has shaved his head bald. He has gray eyes and a green hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear pastel tank tops with brown pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Druuk 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 has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp).