Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of lances, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He struck the Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his blonde hair up. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 46000 sp. Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west to a Ruler, Conrad learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Spy, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears dull green sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. His tied-back hair is black. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Laborer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.