Description: A 6'2" northern man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has dyed his greying red crest a little too much giving a sharp red color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Rathkran hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather, and is pretty ugly. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.