Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His gold crest is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a spear on his belt. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. 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 a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Brottor fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Addict. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his white robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mortician for hire.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).