Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dean studied abroad. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2800 sp. Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is black and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He got into the Guard business at 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Silk rope. 1 Spyglass.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 sp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).