Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He has dark red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. 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: Money/treasure; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 sp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a assassin again

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Smokesticks. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a green feathered hat and green clothes. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Prâk was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Painter. 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 wants to get laid

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp.