Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Born in the west to a Jeweler, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. 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: To be a Scribe again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a black and yellow robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Nykkan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He is typically in his Ruler uniform. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 35. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Adran enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 43000 sp. Onyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.