Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and white tie, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A gifted student he started as a Ploughman, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a Engraver first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 Engraver. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Jade (40 gp).