Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Heward enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Heward was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 47000 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 Layabout. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. He has blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Ernest was born the youngest of three triplets. A freak accident while working with his Engraver father left him crippled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His tied-back hair is golden. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Assassin, but he was a colossal failure. Recently the stress of being a Painter has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.