Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gunter grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and balancing his hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with blue slacks. He is physically well-built. He wears his white hair down. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has achieved small success as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and expand his business

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a white and violet handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Conrad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, William grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 60 pp.