Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears baggy red pantaloons and a green scarf. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and carries kukris. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy, Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 170 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and blue tie. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Varis was born with his father's beautiful face. Varis was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He very much looks the part of a Engraver. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 Engraver. He tends to his Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.