Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: He is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Simon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.