Description: This dark-skinned male is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gerald was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gerald never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Crowbar. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Diggory 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 in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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: He comes from a rich southern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Heward was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp).