Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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 born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and brown robe with the hood down. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Hunter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bertram's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Military, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Locksmith business at a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.