Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Nim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and balancing his hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jade (70 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with red slacks. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Fivin is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: A 5'4" eastern man, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He wears his auburn hair down. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 130 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.