Description: This malnourished man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Reynard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born into a rich family. His first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 38. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Dustin hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tattered old clothes. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the west to a Guard, Lance learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Arnold is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Arnold was born with his father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has worked as a Sculptor like his father before him.

Motivation: To protect his home; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 46000 sp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp).