Description: He is a husky man, who is dressed in an above average manner. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Caeldrim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1100 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jet (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His clothes are grease stained in places. His head has been shaved. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is blue and curly. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She became a Layabout soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 5. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Dean abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Ernest learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Courier. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1500 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.