Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Manfred 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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Manfred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new barrister responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. He has a hunchback. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: This man wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Barrister born in the past three hundred years. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.