Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the west. After coming to the age of reason, Trym took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Anthony has worked very hard to control his curse. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Anthony never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Cynical, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Randal is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Randal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Slave Trader and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Diggory was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Family, Job, Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears black trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Reynard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.