Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her golden hair is well kept. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1300 sp.