Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gunter was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 43000 sp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Jade (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a hunchback. His white hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the south. 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. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and to be a performer again

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Everard was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: To unite with his brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Breastplate.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with his Miner father left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Insane, Secretive, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp).