Description: This man wears green painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Jocelyn learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. His white hair is still thick. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a ploughman and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and tan pants. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.