Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Scribe first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). White opal (900 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. At a young age his father died while driving off some brigands. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in bastard sword use. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hugh 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This eastern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears a mask on his face.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Rolf was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Seamstress. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 40 pp.