Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Whurbin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This western man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no fur. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He got into the Sculptor business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.