Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large brown jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His head has been shaved. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Arannis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 210 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 230 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He tends to wear a large black jacket. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Veit would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp.