Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has achieved small success as a Knight.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears just a black suit. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Gardener does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He got into the Gardener business at a young age. 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 Gardener. He has worked as a Gardener like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Tailor again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A 5'6" southern man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is short and brown. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dyer who has hired him part-time. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Charles was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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's in love; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 20 pp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).