Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and is typically in his Barber uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Barber job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Iolite (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a fancy brown suit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly ceremonial daggers and hammers. His tied-back hair is auburn. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bernard was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He usually wears his red robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. He is physically well-built. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1300 sp. Pink pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).