Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Rimple speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. A true patriot, Rimple would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Unemployed arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Butcher; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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's looking for her big break; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

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 skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 sp.