Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with violet pants, and he perpetually has his bow ready. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His red hair is still thick. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Slave Trader but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Slave Trader, Arannis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born in the north. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.