Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a Seamstress, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Frederick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp.