Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull green sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Ernest 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. Ernest was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fortune-teller. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the south to a Marshal, Gerard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Marshal. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Baker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: To clean up the streets; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: He wears baggy violet pantaloons and a red scarf. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His first spouse was a Weaver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Hematite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.