Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Mason first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Mason job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather and is in decent physical shape. He wears his black hair up. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. After coming to the age of reason, Gerald took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10000 cp. Moonstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by sweets. He has moderate length silver hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2800 sp. Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).