Description: Standing 6'4", this man wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Nicholas was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nicholas's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 14000 sp. Azurite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: This man typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Richard was born with his father's beautiful face. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He tends to his Carpenter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by sweets. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the east to a Cartwright, Peter learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In the meantime he has taken over work as a Cartwright and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: To be a Bather again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 sp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Sard (50 gp).