Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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 comes from a rich western family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, marred by teas. He has blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Carrie was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 Navigator. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Navigator.

Motivation: He's in love; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A 5'0" western man, he tends to wear a large black jacket. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. After a long history of fighting, Nim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 120 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.