Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Miles 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 necromancer, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to protect his home

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 20000 cp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has black hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Robert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is typically in his Soapmaker uniform. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Doctor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2200 sp. Hematite (10 gp).