Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has moderate length silver hair. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is physically well-built. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When Erdan reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp. Jet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a large black jacket. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 sp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His brown 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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Immeral was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.