Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears dull blue sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a Actor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'7". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 cp. 4 Acid flasks. 3 Holy water.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp.