Description: This man is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Malachite (15 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tattered old clothes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Vanuath alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. His white hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a mason and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 60000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this northern man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).