Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. 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.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Gilbert was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, John embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the north. A freak accident while working with his Crown-heir father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Full Plate.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She worked as a nervous Interpreter and found it very stressful. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).