Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is black and very short. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Cory has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple tan robe with red stripes complete with hood. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jet (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple yellow robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Robert was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.