Description: This younger middle-aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1400 sp. Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the north to a Slave Trader, Bernard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Slave Trader. He became a Slave Trader soon after.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Guy was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Masseuse, but he got bored and became a Barrister. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2300 sp.