Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (14 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Nicholas was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. 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: Fighting, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Moonstone (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.