Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 23. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Flaws: Insane, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the west to a Interpreter, Odo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He tends to his Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Laborer. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. Being a Laborer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 38000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (30 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, black cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1300 sp.