Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has wavy chestnut hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Simon was born the youngest of three triplets. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a pastel coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is an epitome of beauty. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Diggory studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Heward enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Heward lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with green slacks. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Roland liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Half-Plate.