Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He struck the Fortune-teller job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2800 gp. Amber (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his chestnut hair up. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the south to a Carter, Paelias learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Carter. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Amber (150 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this southern man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).