Description: He wears a black collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. The war was a terrible time for him, and Naal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Fisher, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Jeweler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 21000 cp. White pearl (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor, and he perpetually has his halberd ready. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Uthemar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Uthemar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Weaver for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.