Description: This northern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has no hair. 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 believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has a crush on the local bellfounder

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and morningstars. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, tan cloak, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Merchant profession.

History: Born in the north to a Gardener, Soveliss learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 14000 sp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Erevan was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Erevan decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is content; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.