Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a green vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 feels threatened by others; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His childhood dream was to be a Assassin, but he was a colossal failure. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A 5'9" eastern man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His fur is lavender and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: He is a Mason first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Aura began to lead the lost caravan. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1800 sp. Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older man who dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blue hair. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Performer. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Heward lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Performer. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.