Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. 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 inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. After a long history of fighting, Vanuath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears blue trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Laucian learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Job, Debt. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and prefers to wear flannel. He has golden hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Glassblower. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Himo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He struck the Glassblower job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Carrie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born in a small island village. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. Being a Baker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.