Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by teas. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Thomas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Through the years after Heward was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Heward's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tattered old clothes. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 34. 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 has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Now he works as a dancing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is typically in his Sailor uniform. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. He has worked as a Sailor like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.