Description: This dark-skinned male wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gunter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an entirely pastel suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His red hair is lengthy. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.