Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, and is pretty ugly. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Mayor does. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and shields. His tied-back hair is blonde. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Riardon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Marshal uniform. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Marshal. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: Aerdeth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Caeldrim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has worked as a Map Maker like his mother before him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.