Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and doesn't want to be a beggar and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 sp. Red spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His white eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Forcas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Amber (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a violet tunic with green highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes, and is pretty ugly. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Sailor business at a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and red tie, and is pretty ugly. His hair is brown and curly. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).