Description: He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a black scarf, and carries daggers. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 73. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has dyed his greying brown fur a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Shadow was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 sp. Jade (80 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor 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 prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around 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 several months after his father was called into army service. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 11000 sp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.