Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. He has wavy brown hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Nim was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Doctor. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man dresses like a well dressed Layabout does. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Sard (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp).