Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Sellsword, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 300 pp. Amethyst (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a yellow small hat and yellow clothes. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Nutae was born in the north. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jade (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).