Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has no fur. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gale's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: White pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: She wears a fancy white dress. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Halander and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Efferil managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.