Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 140 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Geoffrey was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Geoffrey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Morthos's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.