Description: A moderately attractive man, he is typically in his Architect uniform. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Az-Rans grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Az-Rans. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He wears his chestnut hair up. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his brown hair up. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He got into the Glassblower business at a young age. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.