Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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 compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Oriax never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Tod was taken on many hunting expeditions. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His blue hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).