Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He wears an entirely violet suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the west. Richard was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Merchant. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is auburn and very short. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Addict, Mundane. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

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 wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Guard. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.