Description: This tall, slender man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Ratak was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His clothes are grease stained in places. His gold crest is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 40 pp. Red garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Carter business.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of lances, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ûshgol isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. 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 son.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1700 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bricklayer. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Naeris is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the north. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.