Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is brown and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ruler who has hired him part-time. Ratanák is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 50000 cp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

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. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Jade (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Simple lock. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has dyed his greying black crest a little too much giving a sharp black color. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ildrex has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1400 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 50 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 4 Antitoxin. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nija was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.