Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has amber eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. 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: Gifted from a young age, Thomas studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

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

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is an amazing painter.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Manfred took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Theobald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Theobald managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has red hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Dustin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Dustin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Dustin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Antitoxin. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tim was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp).