Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and scythes. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Heian was born with his father's beautiful face. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

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

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Farmer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Dreali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this southern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stylist. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Stylist business.

History: Dayereth was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 greedy; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a simple grey robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Arannis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Arannis was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Arannis decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 50000 cp.