Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is red and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Ruler father left him crippled. He has worked as a Locksmith like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Tanner. He has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Nim is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is physically well-built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).