Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dayereth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports auburn long hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. After months of barely getting by, Donella managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Coral (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Nemeia was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Fortune-teller. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane, Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Jet (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.