Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Thervan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown diamond (2000 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aerdeth will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Emerald (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his silver hair up. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears just a black suit. His hair is blonde and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Aerdeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aerdeth 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 Aerdeth. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. After a long history of fighting, Erevan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.