Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Cory hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His first spouse was a Fisher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his green robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Tailor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is short and white. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.