Description: An older man who has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Zook was born with his father's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Banker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a husky man, who usually wears his green robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this southern man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 sp. Moss agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp).