Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is wearing a long, pastel cloak, marred by teas. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired him part-time. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Berrian was born the youngest of three triplets. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barkeep. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. 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 feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear flannel. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Hourglass.