Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. 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 tied-back hair is white. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. His black hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and expand his business

Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears just a blue suit. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Peren liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oskar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jet (140 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.