Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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: Theriatis was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is red and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Dreali is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dreali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Elven compassion; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This man wears a white costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Rolen was born the youngest of three triplets. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is short and red. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Engraver who has hired him part-time. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp).