Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Farmer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Baker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1800 sp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Tordek is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1300 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His black eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bellfounder. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Zephan hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.