Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has moderate length black hair. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east to a Sage, Paymon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Paymon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Paymon was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: John hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. John is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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: Expand his business; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He wears brown trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. When Fabien reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fabien fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Hogar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.