Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is black and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kyle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 98. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. 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 was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's in love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20 pp. Red garnet (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this eastern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.