Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears dull grey sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His tied-back hair is blonde. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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 was born in the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

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

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Everard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 Slave Trader. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his silver hair up. His ears are large.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Manfred embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Selfish. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Adelard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.