Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tattered old clothes. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Bookbinder business.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. He wears his black hair down. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Alexandrite (1100 gp). Star ruby (600 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side, and carries swords. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 5. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Lucan's homeland. Lucan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1600 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).