Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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 he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 sp. Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has red hair. She has black eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She wears professional attire. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Halander 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 south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Halander and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Chain shirt.