Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His red hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears blue trousers with brown and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Jet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nutae grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 Herbalist. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This man very much looks the part of a Butcher, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rock crystal (60 gp).