Description: Runty and weak-looking, he usually wears his green robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise green.

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 a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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 greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Moss agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his father struggled to pay the bills. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 20000 cp. Moss agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on his left hand. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nuraval never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.