Description: 3'1" and muscular, this eastern man wears a fancy red suit. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mamnen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He struck the Architect job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 13000 sp. Moss agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Weaver.

Motivation: He is content; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barrister who has hired him part-time. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a Miller, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Miller. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 290 pp.

Description: This man usually wears his tan robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Xappan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Xappan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.