Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has done his best to style his dark red hair to look like a famous performer. He has gold eyes.

Personality: Cairn is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Apothecary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His copper crest is knotted and matted. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rathkran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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: Gifted from a young age, Amnon studied abroad. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. Emerald (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'2", this man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1500 gp.