Description: 5'11" and muscular, this western man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting 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: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 sp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Moonstone (20 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 violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Lance was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Baker. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is brown and curly. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Arnold was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 150 pp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dustin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his chestnut hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Tanner, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.