Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his white hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Adam and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears black trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Balimaar 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: Balimaar was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this eastern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. 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 is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.