Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Hugh lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a brown scarf. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Beggar.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with yellow slacks. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Painter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Soapmaker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 12000 cp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 16000 cp.