Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'4" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Dean hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A gifted student he started as a Cook, but he got bored and became a Assassin. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a yellow tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has wavy blonde hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Patrick was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barkeep. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a black cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student he started as a Dilettante, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He has worked as a Layabout like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He has auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.