Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, William grew up listening to his father's many stories. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Jade (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is typically in his Assassin uniform and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Assassin born in the past three hundred years. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He is physically well-built. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Stylist. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He got into the Stylist business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.