Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kyle isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kyle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has amber eyes and a violet hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Balimaar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Rolf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Through the years after Rolf was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Rolf's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is white and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Laborer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in longsword use. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).