Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Hrathy and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 cp. Zircon (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).