Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a blue shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Heward hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, marred by beers. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Farmer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and pastel tie. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly pickaxes and whips. He has no hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 fancy brown suit. His hair is short and silver. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Qemuel will drive conversation. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Qemuel was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, 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 Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1500 gp. Fire opal (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is typically in his Hunter uniform. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.