Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, marred by teas. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Umpen is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears baggy green pantaloons and a black scarf. He wears his white hair down. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a white shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a hunchback. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He is physically well-built. His red hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).