Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 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.

Description: This man usually wears his black robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Black opal (1000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north to a Stylist, Heian learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.