Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). White opal (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He likes to wear violet tank tops with white pants, marred by teas. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered violet hat.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 pp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Coral (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Jade (60 gp).