Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nicholas does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Animal Trainer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a white collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a hunchback. He has blonde hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 Spice Merchant. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He dresses like a well dressed Actor does. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Bernard was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Actor and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Actor for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is content; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.