Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Assassin they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 25000 sp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an entirely grey suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the east to a Glassblower, Shane learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Glassblower and found it very stressful. Recently the stress of being a Glassblower has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Glassblower responsibilities is difficult; and he is content

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a black coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Cook, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Bowyer like his father before him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Jeweler uniform. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Justin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is physically well-built. His hair is brown and curly. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a Cook first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cook. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Crowbar. 1 Backpack. 1 Silk rope.