Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Heian. After months of barely getting by, Heian managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Immeral grew up listening to his father's many stories. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is wearing a long, brown cloak, marred by beers. His hair is short and white. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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: Gifted from a young age, Nim studied abroad. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Tanner. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jet (90 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Paelias speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Architect like his mother before him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.