Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ront was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 70 pp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Shoemaker uniform. He has moderate length red hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a green wide-brimmed hat and green clothes and is in decent physical shape. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilbert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 30 pp.