Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Simon studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He tends to his Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This man wears a grey shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and brown pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She usually wears her tan robe and has her lance always slung over her shoulder. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Oriel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Gardener. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.