Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a colorful flower in his blue crest. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and quarterstaffs. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Ar-Pratu is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. A true patriot, Ar-Pratu would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ar-Pratu grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ar-Pratu. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is black and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp).