Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his blonde hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: He is content; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Eiravel hails from a village terrorized by orcs. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1800 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this northern man is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Map Maker born in the past three hundred years. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Rolen has worked very hard to control his curse. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a barkeep again

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.