Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an entirely tan suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Vanuath took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Zircon (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her head has been shaved. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He usually wears his green robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He has no crest. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has wavy dark red hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp.