Description: This tall, slender man is typically in his Merchant uniform. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Altho was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Altho decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished scimitar as well. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a great chef.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Azurite (4 gp). Amber (70 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Server profession.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is long and unkept. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 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.