Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bounty Hunter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Bellfounder, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Erdan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Erdan. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amethyst (150 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. 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 acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.