Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Alex was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alex was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Job, In love, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gerard embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. 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's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 sp.

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 is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Crown-heir first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Patrick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. After coming to the age of reason, Patrick took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and white handkerchief worn on his left side, marred by beers. He wears his chestnut hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bricklayer. He has achieved small success as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

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

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Citrine (20 gp).