Description: This man is very fat, and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Justin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shoemaker profession.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 sp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has green eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.