Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his brown hair down. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the north to a Bather, Nim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 sp. Banded agate (12 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the west to a Junk Dealer, Rolen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1900 gp. Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. His red hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aust grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Ahvain was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ahvain's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 gp.