Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears baggy tan pantaloons and a blue scarf. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Zook enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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 to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Heian 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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1600 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jade (160 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Jasper (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a black top hat and black clothes. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. After a long history of fighting, Bernard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.