Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

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 is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder mother left him crippled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bookbinder; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Lance hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His red hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alexandre isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Alexandre was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

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

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.