Description: An older man who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Black opal (1000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is long and unkept. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Ernest was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Terse, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Ahlyssa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She uses divination through singing.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. After coming to the age of reason, Ahlyssa took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.