Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His hair is black and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is silver and curly. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).