Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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 born into a rich family. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: Money/treasure; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and usually wears his tan robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Through the years after Shane was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Shane's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Interpreter uniform. He has moderate length red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Passionate, Joker. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a Bellfounder first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A gifted student she started as a Gardener, but she got bored and became a Bellfounder. She's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: In love, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).