Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His black hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Theriatis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. After coming to the age of reason, Theriatis took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 sp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a red cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 290 pp. Rose (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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 Bookbinder profession.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a simple grey robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp).