Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is short and white. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nuraval does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 cp. Amber (160 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his copper crest up. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Faral was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.