Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his whip with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He tends to his Carpenter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Dean lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, In love, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. His tied-back hair is silver. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nicholas never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: In love, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.