Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a large tan jacket. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Ernest enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ernest was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He struck the Mason job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Passionate, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Gifted from a young age, Jocelyn studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theodoric grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (5 gp).