Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stableman. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. He struck the Stableman job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Obsidian (12 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black opal (800 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a blue tunic with grey highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Bernard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His hair is brown and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 terrified, and will act out of fear; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 sp. White opal (1100 gp).