Description: This malnourished man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

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 was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 80 pp. Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Justin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His tied-back hair is red. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Human Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Interpreter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 14000 sp.