Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. His red hair is still thick. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 50 pp. Moss agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Halimath was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 220 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with his Herbalist mother left him crippled. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Beiro was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp.