Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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: A deep hatred of goblins; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 70 pp. Coral (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Jet (150 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frug fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a flattop fur cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, marred by teas. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1900 sp.