Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 Cook. 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: Regain custody of his son.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is red and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He got into the Brewer business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Patrick was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a tailor again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and blue robe with the hood down. He is physically well-built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Cory was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In the meantime he has taken over work as a Navigator and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and expand his business

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 80 pp. Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (15 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gilbert does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Cynical, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp.