Description: He is a mite stocky and usually wears his green robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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 Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Deep green spinel (110 gp).

Description: A 2'11" southern woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brass crest is matted, messy, and big. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

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. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Fisher. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fisher.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and she perpetually has her quarterstaff ready. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vani's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 gp. Jet (90 gp).