Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Panana was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Armorer. 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: An old rival family wants her found; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a black collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His copper crest is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Mehen was born with his father's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fancy green suit. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His tied-back hair is golden. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of jet and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has brown hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gifted from a young age, Senteq studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 sp. Jet (70 gp).