Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses like a well dressed Layabout does. He has wavy silver hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Layabout and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His fur is short and beige. His copper eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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 a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 sp. Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a fancy black suit. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Pelaios was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Corkitron was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.