Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 sp. Fire opal (600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Millicent hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Millicent fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Expand his business; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.