Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and red tie. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kody was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Commoner school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a black vest and prefers tan and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Dustin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Balimaar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balimaar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Apothecary. 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: Further expansion of business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Trym was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1300 sp. 4 Thunderstones. 2 Antitoxin.