Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Shaká is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Shaká was born with his mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head and is in decent physical shape. His crest is black and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Architect. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Direcris hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Direcris abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears black trousers with white and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His fur is short and black. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this southern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Detective. He wears his brown hair up. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 20000 cp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy black suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Human Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Breastplate.