Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He wears his silver hair down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished hand crossbow as well. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2900 sp. Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire. 6 Acid flasks. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp.