Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: William hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Coral (100 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is short and white. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently the stress of being a Hunter has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2700 sp. Black pearl (300 gp). Iolite (50 gp). White pearl (110 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses like a well dressed Jeweler does. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a brown shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Amethyst (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Servant. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.